SOCI 211 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Samuel A. Stouffer, Paul Lazarsfeld, Multivariate Analysis
28 Feb 2019
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The elaboration model is a logical approach to understanding the relationship between two variables through the simultaneous introduction of a third variable, usually called a control or test variable. It aims to elaborate on an empirical relationship among variables in order to interpret that relationship in the manner developed by paul lazarsfeld. The elaboration model is one method for doing multivariate analysis. The elaboration model offers the clearest available picture of the logic of causal analysis in social research. During wwii, samuel stouffer organized and headed a special social research branch within the us army. He looked at morale in the military, this was seen as important because it affected combat effectiveness. They wanted to confirm empirically some commonly accepted propositions. Promotions affected soldiers" morale so soldiers in low units should have low morale. Because of racial segregation and discrimination in the south, african.
